Living in a Culture of Fear?

Three Ways to Live Happy in a Dangerous World

Last week we got a close-up view of fear in action. We saw police… Continue reading →

Dominican University Features Lecture on Yves Congar and “True Reform” in the Church

On April 24, Fr. Paul Philibert will deliver the annual St. Catherine of Siena Lecture at Dominican University entitled, ““True Reform: Assessing Congar’s Legacy Fifty Years after Vatican II”. Dominican theologian Yves Congar wrote True and False Reform in the Church more … Continue reading →

Dominicans on the Rise: New York Times Reports on Growth of Dominican Friars World Wide

In a recent article in the International section of the New York Times (April 4, 2013), Doreen Carvajal notes that against a backdrop of declining church membership in Ireland, the Dominican Order is growing rapidly.  She seems a similar pattern in the … Continue reading →

Provincial Reflects on the Election of Pope Francis

The Election of Pope Francis was a shock to many people, says Fr. Charles Bouchard, O.P., Provincial of the Province of St. Albert the Great.  “Many of us, including the media experts, had our list of likely candidates, and Cardinal … Continue reading →

Novena Dates, Locations, & Preachers: 2012-2013

May 8-16, 2013 St. Pius V Church, Chicago, IL Fr. R.B. Williams, O.P. July 18-26, 2013 Blessed Sacrament Church, Madison, WI Fr. Jay Harrington, O.P. October 23-31, 2013 St. Vincent Ferrer Church, River Forest, IL Fr. Jim Marchionda, O.P. *Preachers … Continue reading →

Dominicans & St. Jude

Although Saint Gregory the Illuminator is credited as the “Apostle to the Armenians”, when he baptized King Tiridates III of Armenia in 301, converting the Armenians, the Apostles Jude and Bartholomew are traditionally believed to have been the first to … Continue reading →

“What’s Wrong With Catholic Preaching?”

“What’s Wrong With Catholic Preaching?” Fr. Charles E. Bouchard, O.P., Prior Provincial Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great Remarks delivered at the Minneapolis Club, November 17, 2011 The famous Southern Catholic novelist Flannery O’Connor says that after a relative … Continue reading →

Reflections on Social Justice Preaching

Reflections on Social Justice Preaching by Br. Samuel Hakeem, OP I have something to confess: I’ve never been a big fan of preaching on behalf of mission and charity organizations.  Perhaps your experience has been similar to mine—instead of a Sunday homily, … Continue reading →

The Novitiate

The two disciples followed Jesus. Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came … Continue reading →